Shots fired in Columbus; suspect flees into nearby woods, Columbus OH


A caller reported hearing three gunshots, and someone shot into the air. The suspect ran into nearby woods, prompting a request for a police dog and helicopter assistance.
Audio|Source: Columbus Police Dispatch - Citywide
01:10
Transcript:
Today, call takers said that the caller said now he's shooting, no 43A, he's heard on the phone, though. 100, I'll be pulling up here in a second. Copy, hold there. If you can- Hey radio, can you air for canine for Reynoldsburg. And Chopper, if you can see my strobe, there's supposed to be a tunnel that leads back in the woods. That's just south of where we are right now. (name withheld) wearing a hoodie. They said they heard three shots and he shot in the air. 70. 48 48A at the corner of Fenton Nelson and Ohio State Pizza Park a lot.
Today, call takers said that the caller said now he's shooting, no 43A, he's heard on the phone, though. 100, I'll be pulling up here in a second. Copy, hold there. If you can- Hey radio, can you air for canine for Reynoldsburg. And Chopper, if you can see my strobe, there's supposed to be a tunnel that leads back in the woods. That's just south of where we are right now. (name withheld) wearing a hoodie. They said they heard three shots and he shot in the air. 70. 48 48A at the corner of Fenton Nelson and Ohio State Pizza Park a lot.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Hudson St, Columbus, OH 43202
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